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| − | {{flavour|A terrible weapon, woven in the depths of the inferno.}} | + | {{flavour|A terrible weapon, woven in the depths of the inferno. |
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| + | “With a terrible cry the Balrog fell forward, and its shadow plunged down and<br> | ||
| + | vanished. But even as it fell it swung its whip, and the thongs lashed and<br> | ||
| + | curled about the wizard's knees, dragging him to the brink. He staggered, and<br> | ||
| + | fell, grasped vainly at the stone, and slid into the abyss.” | ||
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| + | -J.R.R. Tolkien, _The Fellowship of the Ring_. II, 5, “The Bridge of<br> | ||
| + | Khazad-dûm”. 1954.}} | ||
{{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Maces & Flails]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Maces & Flails]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} | ||
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The differences between demon whips and [[eveningstar]]s are small. A +9 [[brand]]ed eveningstar is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 branded demon whip. Generally, the weapon you get ''first'' should be the one that you use. (The weapon you get first can benefit first from [[scrolls of enchant weapon]]). | The differences between demon whips and [[eveningstar]]s are small. A +9 [[brand]]ed eveningstar is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 branded demon whip. Generally, the weapon you get ''first'' should be the one that you use. (The weapon you get first can benefit first from [[scrolls of enchant weapon]]). | ||
| − | There are cases where specific comparison is warranted, such as [[artefact]] weapons. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by [[AC]], and conversely benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like [[Vine Stalker]]s and monstrous [[Demonspawn]] will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even, | + | There are cases where specific comparison is warranted, such as [[artefact]] weapons. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by [[AC]], and conversely benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like [[Vine Stalker]]s and monstrous [[Demonspawn]] will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even: if you are at mindelay with both weapons, the eveningstar is favored slightly. This is independent of a character's [[strength]] or skill. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:03, 13 February 2024
| Name | Demon whip |
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| Skill | Maces & Flails |
| Damage | 11 |
| Accuracy | +1 |
| Base delay (%) | 11 (110%) |
| Min delay | 5 at skill 12 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Little |
| Ranged? | No |
| A terrible weapon, woven in the depths of the inferno.
“With a terrible cry the Balrog fell forward, and its shadow plunged down and -J.R.R. Tolkien, _The Fellowship of the Ring_. II, 5, “The Bridge of |
This weapon falls into the Maces & Flails category. It is a one handed weapon.
Demon whips are one of the best one-handed weapons. They have a superb mindelay and good damage output.
Worshippers of good gods cannot attack with them without suffering penance. However, worshippers of the Shining One can convert a demon whip into a sacred scourge, with better stats and the holy wrath brand. You can reverse the process with Kikubaaqudgha's or Lugonu's blessing.
Strategy
Demon weapons are often found on the hell knights in the Depths and the Vestibule of Hell, often with good enchantment levels and brands. They can also be found early in the hands of Amaemon.
Compared to eveningstar
The differences between demon whips and eveningstars are small. A +9 branded eveningstar is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 branded demon whip. Generally, the weapon you get first should be the one that you use. (The weapon you get first can benefit first from scrolls of enchant weapon).
There are cases where specific comparison is warranted, such as artefact weapons. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by AC, and conversely benefits more from slaying and auxiliary attacks. Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like Vine Stalkers and monstrous Demonspawn will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even: if you are at mindelay with both weapons, the eveningstar is favored slightly. This is independent of a character's strength or skill.
History
Prior to 0.14, demon whips dealt slightly more damage than normal in the hands of demonspawn characters.
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| Weapons | |
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| Axes | Battleaxe • Broad axe • Executioner's axe • Hand axe • War axe |
| Maces & Flails | Club • Demon whip • Dire flail • Eveningstar • Flail • Giant club • Giant spiked club • Great mace • Mace (Hammer) • Morningstar • Sacred scourge • Whip |
| Long Blades | Demon blade • Double sword • Eudemon blade • Falchion • Great sword • Long sword • Scimitar • Triple sword |
| Polearms | Bardiche • Demon trident • Glaive • Halberd (Scythe) • Spear • Trident • Trishula |
| Ranged Weapons | Arbalest • Hand cannon • Longbow • Orcbow • Shortbow • Sling • Triple crossbow |
| Short Blades | Dagger • Quick blade • Rapier • Short sword |
| Staves | Lajatang • Magical staff • Quarterstaff |
| Throwing | Boomerang • Dart • Javelin • Large rock • Stone • Throwing net |
